I am a huge Volvo enthusiast and have my own Volvo garage.
I have a problem that eats me up.
I have 96 960. Rear calipers seized and completely destroyed rear rotors.
I also have a 1991 Volvo 960 that is my parts car. It seems like it has different calipers and parking brake shoes. I am currently shopping for calipers to replace. Can someone who knows answer my question:
"Caliper from which year of 960 will work on my 1996 960? How many different types of calipers available for 960?".

Thank you in advance
Serge

 

The B pillar on the driver's side should have a build tag showing components used such as brake calipers front and back and steering rack. Your local parts store can help also, by phone or in person. Salvage yards are also very informative.
Ed

 

a 1996 960 is IRS, right? afaik, those are way different in back than any 240/740/940 and you probably should post this over in the 960/s90/v90 forum.

my parts catalog says a multilink (IRS) 1996 960 uses brake caliber 9140394 and disks 1359290. TascaParts.com says thats a $168 caliber, and fits 95/96 960s, and a bunch of V70/S70/C70 (!) models. the rotors are $30 at tasca (note these prices are a substantial discount from standard dealer retail).

there are also repair kits listed for those calibers. the pistons and seals are kit 271572 ($50), and the slider pins are 271108 ($35).

if your 960 is NOT an IRS, these may not be the right numbers. In fact they might not be the right numbers either way, VERIFY WITH YOUR SUPPLIER.

 

Pierse, Thank yo so much for such an informative answer. As a new member i am starting to understand what a wonderful resourse this website is.

 

Ed, thank you too

 

So, I ordered:
These rotors and pads:
Premium Rear Metallic Brake Pads and Disc Rotors Complete Kit Left Right Pair | eBay
These parking brake shoes:
New Proparts Sweden Parking Brake Shoe Set 55432134 Volvo OE 30666344 | eBay
These caliper:
1996 Volvo 960 Left Driver Rear Brake Caliper | eBay
Once they arrive, I will see if they work or not

 

phew. I usually get my volvo parts from TascaParts.com (real Volvo OEM parts from a dealer at a discount) or quality aftermarket stuff from volvo specialists like FCP Euro or IPD USA. only used parts I've gotten are ones I've inspected and pulled myself from a pick-n-pull, or ones I've gotten from fellow forum or mail list members who vouch for their condition. brakes are too important to mess with.

 

rockautoparts.com has reman rear calipers for $30 plus shipping.